Buhmann
derNounscapegoat; bogeyman; villain
English translations
- 01
scapegoat
- 02
bogeyman
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Buhmann ist eine Person, die als Sündenbock oder Zielscheibe für Kritik oder Schuldzuweisungen dient.
- English meaning
- A scapegoat is a person who is made to bear the blame for others or is the target of criticism or accusations.
- Synonym
- Sündenbock
- German example
- Nach dem Fehler wurde er zum Buhmann der Firma.
- English example
- After the mistake, he became the scapegoat of the company.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Buhmann
- Plural Form
- die Buhmänner
Example sentences with “Buhmann”
Warum muss ich immer der Buhmann sein? (Why do I always have to be the scapegoat?)
Frequently asked questions
What is the origin of Buhmann?
It comes from 'Buh' (the sound of booing) and 'Mann'. It describes someone blamed for everything.